Environment Council of Rhode Island

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Eliminate Liability Protection for Outdoor Recreation

General Bill Info

Legislative Topic: 
Outdoor Recreation
Bill Year: 
2018
Brief Bill Description: 

This act would change the definition of "owner" to exclude the state and municipalities for the purposes of liability limitations relating to public use of private lands.

This act would take effect upon passage.

Link(s) to Bill text pdfs: 
H7524
Legislative Activity Type: 
Bill

ECRI Position

ECRI Pro/Con: 
Oppose
Leg Agenda/Priority: 
Legislative Agenda
Oppose